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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chippewa Falls

Wisconsin · 12,925 residents · 11.365 sq mi
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Chippewa Falls has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,744. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $80,100. Households here earn about 25% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,925
+2%since 1990
from 12,727 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,137 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,120 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+9%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Chippewa Falls
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,744
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,056 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,366
+66%since 1990
from $11,034 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.3%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$80,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$439
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $329 in 1990
US average: $602
58.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
41.8% rent
2.4
+30%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(12,567)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(30)
Asian0.5%(58)
Diversity Score3.7%(469)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(12,579)
Black0.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(82)
Asian0.7%(87)
Diversity Score4%(512)
4
+8%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.3%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−8%since 1990
from 13.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin?

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin has about 12,925 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin earns about $32,744 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin expensive?

In Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $80,100, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin?

About 10.3% of people in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 198 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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